How to Stop Chunking the Ball into the Water
Kathy Nyman
LPGA Teaching Professional Kathy Nyman demonstrates how to hit your wedge confidently over water and avoid chunking the ball.
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LPGA Teaching Professional Kathy Nyman demonstrates how to hit your wedge confidently over water and avoid chunking the ball.
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Christina Ricci shows that how you are addressing the ball with your knees plays a key role in turning on or off the glutes and core muscles. Watch Christina’s video for the causes and best solutions.
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LPGA Instructor Meredith Kirk demonstrates a simple tip for regaining your rhythm and tempo and recovering your round when your golf swing is going off track.
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LPGA Instructor Meredith Kirk shares an easy to do drill using a headcover to help you create a better launch and get more distance off the tee.
Maria Palozola shows you how to set up by aiming your clubface at the ball first and then aligning the rest of your body in line with that initial aim point.
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